I appreciate the feedback…thanks!

Congrats! Such a fun machine!

Awesome to hear! More to come

Great to hear! And yeah... I wanted to sand it flush! 😬

Great to hear! Thanks a ton for checking out the vid!

They are incredible! There’s a lot of video out made by Shaper…I binge watch at times! Thanks

Thanks! The work station was ideal for this project.

So thrilled to hear you liked it! It was such a great project and I learned a lot! Thanks so much.

Yes! I agree. I’m excited to use it more n more. Thanks a ton

Thanks Andy! I learned a ton myself. I’m getting comfortable with this incredible machine!

Thank you for checking it out!

thanks! I’ve been using the Shaper more n more…really liking it !

Thanks a lot for the feedback! The Shaper Origin is such an incredible machine! I recently did a one-on-one, two day class with a guy wanting to learn the SO. We had a blast and learned a ton. Anyway, many thanks!

Thanks a lot! I’m working on a large project with the Shaper…can’t wait to share it! Much thanks.

Great to hear! Much thanks.

Thanks a lot…I appreciate that!

Thank you…I appreciate that.

Ha ha…you’re too kind. I could show all the “mis-takes”! 😬🙏🏼

Thanks David. I plan on using even smaller bits ...maybe .015”. Just to play around with minimizing inside radii. There’s a company called Think & Tinker that sells them....1/8” shaft. Ben Brunick shared this with me. Also, I like using decimal equivalents to learn and retain the numbers. 😬

@@ramonartful Thanks to you and Ben, I will check out Think and Tinker for those small bits. You do a great job retaining decimal values for fractions and even metric equivalents. That keeps the brain sharp.

Thanks a lot! And yeah, that’s what Shawn from Shaper Origin told me as well. Always learning!

Thanks for the feedback! And I’m exactly where you were. I’ve learned a ton just by watching a few KZfaq vids....Shaper has great tutorials. Now, the technology is getting better (easier) all the time. For many projects it’s a simple process of finding free clip art, using a free file converter program, convert the image to a file that the machine can read (an SVG) and send it to the Shaper. OR...Shaper Hub has a large library (and constantly growing) set of files that are ready to use. Simply download and they go directly to your machine! OR...the guys at Shaper can make a file for you...literally from something as crude as a sketch on a napkin! I actually sent them this logo...let them know that I needed it to be 3 3/4” diameter...and they created it for me. The charge for doing this is super reasonable. I love this thing

@@ramonartful Thanks, I didn't know that something was available to help create the files. That would take away a lot of my concerns. Thanks again, I truly appreciate your content and willing to share info.

Patrick - I've had my shaper origin for a couple of months and it is amazing. Ramon showed in a previous video how much design work you can do right on the tool without having to spend a minute at your computer. I use this feature a lot and it works for many projects. Some things that I have done required me to use my computer and if you are willing to spend a few hours and watch a few videos, you can get pretty good without having to learn everything there is to know about the software. In my case, I'm using Inkscape which was frustrating for the first few hours, but then got a lot easier. I've not tried shaper assist but it looks like a great service. I'm finding new uses for the tool all the time. I just posted about a 1/5 scale model of a coffee table where I cut all of the parts using my shaper origin. It was so quick. Good luck with your decision.

@@davidbedrosian1567 I had started using Inkscape but then got lazy and used Shaper Assist! I need to dedicate some time to learn it better. Thanks David

@@ramonartful I most certainly don't associate the word lazy with Ramon.

Thanks for watching! These I purchased from Green River Veneer years ago...back then he was trying to get out of the business. I don’t believe that he’s still doing it. However, B & B Rare woods carries it and I’ve recently purchased thick dyed veneer from Roar Rocket. Also, Sauers & Company has dyed veneer that I’m currently inquiring with for an upcoming project. Thanks

Sorry…just now getting to this. Okay…as I’m routing inside the circular template…the router bit is turning (as viewed from above) clockwise. As I approach both the 2:00 and about 7:00 positions within the template…the grain (that is horizontal) can be prone to tearing out. Or in other words, the clock wise rotation of the router bit could “catch” it and splinter it. So, by moving the router in a counter clockwise motion first…this potential tear-out situation is minimized. Hope that makes sense. And thanks a ton!

Well…that a good question. I don’t have any experience with laser (besides the medallions that I have made with my logo) so I can’t really compare. The Shaper can be time consuming for intricate detail because a single piece may need several cuts around its perimeter. For instance, a rough pass, then maybe a bit change with a smaller diameter bit and another pass to get into tighter radii…even several passes for depth. Lots of variables. That being said…it is extremely accurate. It doesn’t have to be slow either…it just depends on the design. What are you inlaying into, how are you cutting the cavities, what is the inlay material , etc. Thanks

@@ramonartful I'm using wood for inlays, say a piece of hickory with walnut inlay with maple inlay in Walnut. Tables, custom cutting boards, etc.... Im stuck between the shaper and a cnc buy the room I have right now controls the issue. Im strapped for room

Thanks! It took me a while because back then I didn’t have a lot of experience with the Shaper Origin. I was being cautious😆 Probably a few hours. It would go much faster now! The good thing about cutting veneers that are thin is (in general) that you don’t have to make incremental cuts or offsets. One cut…all the way through.

The Shaper Origin utilizes markers (seen as domino looking tape) These markers are read by the computer…once it scans the tape and inputs that information, it knows precisely where it is in 3D space. And I mean to the thousandth of an inch. Remarkable technology! Hope that makes sense.

This logo was created as an svg file. So, the 19 is drawn centered already. However, one could make a grid onboard the Shaper Origin and modify it to have 1/16” grid squares. (It may even go smaller…I’m not sure). Then, it would be easy to place. Or use a “center anchor point” on the circle and on the 19 and bam! Centered. Hope that makes sense. Thanks.

I thought so too at first , but keep using it. It gets easier and better! I have a couple upcoming YT vids with the Shaper…one of em is totally novel and I’m doing things that haven’t been done yet with this machine! It’s gonna be cool! Stay tuned!